Kabul’s population, estimated at around 3 million in 2004, is expected to grow by 5 percent in the next few years, representing a yearly increase of 150,000 people. A World Bank report says informal settlements shelter 80 percent of city’s population. These settlements has provided some benefits to both the residents and the government, but has also resulted in legal and regulatory violations and insufficient space for infrastructure and social facilities.
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